influence peddler

• Person, die ihre Stellung oder Beziehungen nutzt, um durch Einflussnahme Dienstleistungen, Geld oder Vorteile zu erlangen, oft auf korrupte oder unethische Weise.

A person who uses their position or connections to gain favors, money, or advantages by exerting influence, often in a corrupt or unethical manner.

1. Corrupt broker of powerC1formal

   A person who uses their connections and influence to obtain favors or benefits, often in a corrupt or unethical manner, typically in politics or business.

   Einflusshändler

   • The senator was accused of being an influence peddler, trading access for campaign donations.
   • An influence peddler was arrested for bribing government officials.
   • The investigation revealed a network of influence peddlers operating in the capital.